7-Day Unforgetable Wildlife Encounters

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Samburu

Arrival: Land at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (or Wilson Airport if you're flying domestically).
Transfer to Samburu: After breakfast or a brief stop in Nairobi, depart for Samburu National Reserve. It’s about a 6-7 hour drive or you can take a 1-hour flight from Nairobi to Samburu.
Afternoon game drive: Upon arrival in Samburu, check-in to your lodge or camp and head out for an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu

Morning game drive: Enjoy an early morning game drive to spot Samburu's unique wildlife, such as the Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk.
Lunch at the lodge: Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.
Afternoon game drive: Head out for another game drive in the evening to catch the wildlife in action during the cooler hours.
Overnight: Another night in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu to Lake Nakuru

Depart for Nakuru: After breakfast, begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, which will take around 5-6 hours by road.
Arrival and check-in: Check in at your lodge
Afternoon game drive: In the late afternoon, explore the park, known for its rhino population, flamingos, and large herds of buffalo and zebra.
Overnight: Stay at your lodge in Nakuru.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

Morning game drive: Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, possibly spotting lions and rhinos in the park.
Lunch and departure to Maasai Mara: After lunch, head out to Maasai Mara. The drive takes around 5-6 hours, or you can opt for a short flight from Nakuru to Maasai Mara.
Arrival and check-in: Check into your Maasai Mara camp or lodge.
Overnight: Stay in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara

Morning game drives: Early morning and late afternoon game drives will give you the best chances of spotting the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. You might also see cheetahs, hyenas, and an array of bird species.
Optional activities: Consider a hot air balloon ride over the Mara at dawn for an unforgettable experience.
Overnight: Spend your night at sentrim mara camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai mara

Morning game drives: Early morning and late afternoon game drives will give you the best chances of spotting the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. You might also see cheetahs, hyenas, and an array of bird species.
Optional activities: Consider a hot air balloon ride over the Mara at dawn for an unforgettable experience. You could also visit a Maasai village to learn about the local culture.
Overnight: Spend your night in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to nairobi

Morning game drive: Enjoy your last early morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.
Departure: After breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi. The drive takes approximately 5-6 hours. If you're flying back, arrange a flight from Mara to Nairobi.
Flight home: Depending on your flight time, you may have the option to explore Nairobi before heading to the airport for your flight home.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.